Natural Resources programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $35,000 to $109,000 ten years after enrollment. Across 240 programs nationwide, the variation in median earnings demonstrates why program selection matters significantly for career trajectories, with graduates earning $8,124 higher than the national average.
Leading the list is San Jose State University, achieving the highest program outcomes with $75,497 in graduate earnings. University of California-Berkeley follows closely at $72,049, while Colgate University rounds out the top tier at $70,524. These top-performing programs demonstrate strong graduate outcomes that justify their positioning in the rankings.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #201 | Cheney, WA | $39,671 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $8,578 | 91.8% | 47.2% | |
| #202 | Longwood UniversityPublic | Farmville, VA | $39,391 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $14,546 | 84.8% | 61.6% |
| #203 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | Ithaca, NY | $39,378 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $22,208 | 69.9% | 74.1% |
| #204 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | Salisbury, MD | $39,366 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $7,351 | 88.6% | 67.5% |
| #205 | Boise State UniversityPublic | Boise, ID | $39,296 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $15,387 | 84.0% | 61.9% |
| #206 | Pensacola, FL | $39,209 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $3,367 | 56.9% | 61.8% | |
| #207 | California, PA | $39,207 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $14,651 | 93.7% | 51.0% | |
| #208 | Miami, FL | $38,957 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $7,112 | 58.8% | 73.9% | |
| #209 | Milwaukee, WI | $38,936 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,860 | 88.4% | 51.2% | |
| #210 | Arcata, CA | $38,931 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $8,090 | 98.8% | 46.6% | |
| #211 | Allegheny CollegePrivate | Meadville, PA | $38,811 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $12,227 | 58.5% | 66.5% |
| #212 | University Of RochesterPrivate | Rochester, NY | $38,762 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $13,743 | 35.9% | 84.5% |
| #213 | Bowdoin CollegePrivate | Brunswick, ME | $38,638 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $3,275 | 8.0% | 95.6% |
| #214 | Wilmington, NC | $38,508 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $11,837 | 74.0% | 70.7% | |
| #215 | Juniata CollegePrivate | Huntingdon, PA | $38,508 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $18,472 | 71.7% | 68.9% |
| #216 | Bloomington, IN | $38,337 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $6,125 | 80.4% | 81.2% | |
| #217 | Chico, CA | $38,319 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,045 | 93.7% | 63.6% | |
| #218 | Milledgeville, GA | $38,289 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $13,152 | 87.8% | 61.6% | |
| #219 | Cullowhee, NC | $38,126 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $8,571 | 86.7% | 59.1% | |
| #220 | Paul Smiths, NY | $38,072 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $17,089 | 90.7% | 53.3% |
